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Barbara Monaco Colurciello - Class of 1962
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 27/Nov/2020
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Barbara Genevieve Monaco Colurciello, 76, of Holly Springs, passed away on
November 25, 2020, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Barbara was born on July 3, 1944,
in Newburgh, New York, to the late Joseph and Florence Fabrizio Monaco. Barbara
was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and spent her life dedicating herself to
her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother,
daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Barbara was a faithful servant of
God, and by her life’s work and her brave battle with illness, she was the
epitome of grace and humility. On April 12, 1964, Barbara married the love of
her life and best friend, Andrew. Together, they built a beautiful life and set
an example of love and devotion to their family. Barbara loved caring for her
family and friends, and always offered to help, even during her most trying
moments. Barbara was a true matriarch and will live on in the hearts of all who
loved her. She loved cooking and baking and making every holiday and celebration
special with her creativity, dancing, making crafts and ceramics. She was a true
historian with her knowledge of family history, outstanding memory, and
wonderful sense of humor.
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under the care of Apex Funeral Home, NC.
Posted by Joseph Colurciello
It is with a heavy heart I make this post. As some of you know Heaven received
another angel this week with the passing of my mom (Barbara Monaco Colurciello)
early Wednesday morning. For those that didn’t know her, she was caring and
strong, quick-witted and funny, and fought for what she believed in. She could
put issues aside to help those when needed, and always did her best to stay with
tradition down to the smallest of details. She could cook like no other, always
ready to feed a small army at a moments notice. She loved her family and
friends, but especially loved my dad. I learned a lot from her while growing up,
but wasn’t able to appreciate it all until I was an adult. Some things that were
second nature to me seemed unheard of to others, especially when it came to
cooking, housework, or taking care of family. People would look at me and say
you know how to do that? My usual response was, yes, my mom showed me. I will
miss our daily conversations but I know she is in a better place, one that will
provide her free of pain. I don’t have any photos to share because she never
wanted her photo taken and would threaten you if you tried. But I will always
remember her in my heart and mind. There is no doubt she is already with her
family and friends who left us before, and I envision they all welcomed her into
Heavens kitchen where she is probably already whipping up some big meals
(because let’s be honest where else would Italians hang out for eternity). I
miss and love you mom. No goodbyes, instead until we meet again....
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